Articles filed under Beef
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McDonald’s new Big Arch burger puts the Big Mac on noticeMar 12, 2026 9:27 am - The Big Arch is a burger for its times, which is not to say it’s THE burger for its times. This burger is here to deliver a message, and it’s not subtle: Meat and cheese are back, baby, and McDonald’s is not afraid to serve up two steaming quarter-pound patties encased in three gooey layers of white cheddar.
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Can Salisbury steak get fancy? This warming spice blend is the key.Mar 10, 2026 5:01 am - This twist on traditional Salisbury steak features ground beef seasoned with sage and berbere, a fragrant Ethiopian spice blend. The recipe comes from the cookbook “We Fancy” by Jerrelle Guy, who writes that the updates “add some elegance and life without losing the integrity of the original dish.”
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When it comes to braising times, there’s a sweet spotJan 28, 2026 5:04 am - You might think when braising roasts and short ribs low and slow, the longer in the oven the better, right? You’d be wrong. Don Mauer once braised a chuck roast at 225 degrees for over five hours, believing it would be meltingly tender. No. It was stringy and chewy. Here’s why.
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This beef stew with vegetables is a hearty, healthy riff on a classicJan 27, 2026 5:26 am - Every spoonful of this hearty stew boasts tender beef, sweet butternut squash and hearty chickpeas. It’s a great dish to cook over the weekend — or whenever you have a chunk of time — and only gets more flavorful the longer it sits.
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Apple cider vinegar helps flavors pop in this award-winning chiliJan 21, 2026 6:03 am - Perfect for a cold day, this chili contains many of the ingredients you might expect: ground beef, tomatoes, beans and chili powder. It also uses a packet of mild chili seasoning, beef base, apple cider vinegar and sugar, which work together to make a smooth balance of flavors.
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This slow cooker braised beef gave me back a piece of myselfJan 13, 2026 5:41 am - Just three main ingredients — and no chopping or stirring — deliver an astounding depth of flavor in this tender, slow-cooked beef in tomato and garlic sauce.
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Anthony Bourdain’s boeuf bourguignon offers the gift of time and patienceDec 29, 2025 11:27 am - Anthony Bourdain’s take on the classic dish of beef braised in red wine requires time, but no complicated ingredients or techniques. The reward: a satisfying, hearty stew in which the tender meat and rich, silken sauce are the stars.
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Chili’s and Shake Shack are coming for the Big Mac. Which burger stacks up?Dec 02, 2025 5:55 am - The McDonald’s Big Mac is more than a fast-food menu item — it’s an enduring symbol of American culture. Which makes it an irresistible target for rival burger-slingers eager to challenge McDonald’s in a very public way. Enter the Chili’s Big Smasher and Shake Shack’s Big Shack.
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Jammy figs are the star of this steak and radicchio skillet dinnerDec 02, 2025 4:23 am - The richness of seared steak plays well with bitter radicchio and sweet figs in this filling skillet meal. A fig-balsamic dressing pulls everything together. Top each serving with crumbled blue cheese for another layer of flavor.
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Goodbye giant shell: Here’s a modern take on the taco saladNov 04, 2025 5:38 am - What do you picture when you hear “taco salad”? The first image might be a deep-fried taco shell bowl filled with lettuce and your standard Tex-Mex fare. This more modern version swaps out ground beef for steak, and taco sauce for a tart and creamy avocado dressing.
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